Restaurants in Gran canaria

54 spots across 5 neighborhoods, curated by locals.

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Finding a genuinely good restaurant in Gran canaria shouldn't mean scrolling past hundreds of tourist menus. We filtered Gran canaria's dining scene down to 54 restaurants locals actually book — spread across 5 neighborhoods and averaging 4.7★. The filter is deliberate: solid ratings, real review volume, and none of the overexposed spots that survive on foot traffic alone.

Guanarteme is the neighborhood to start with — it has the strongest bench of kitchens in this guide. If you only have one evening, Templo de Pandora is the safest great choice; book ahead where you can.

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Guanarteme

18 spotsSee all in Guanarteme

La Aldea de San Nicolas

4 spotsSee all in La Aldea de San Nicolas
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Vegueta

16 spotsSee all in Vegueta

Schamann

15 spotsSee all in Schamann
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best restaurants in Gran canaria?

Polomaps has curated 54 restaurants spots in Gran canaria, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Templo de Pandora, La Aldea San Nicolas, Restaurante La Cocina Abierta. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.

Which neighborhoods in Gran canaria have the best restaurants?

The best neighborhoods for restaurants in Gran canaria include Guanarteme, La Aldea de San Nicolas, Vegueta, Schamann. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.

How can I find these restaurants spots near me in Gran canaria?

Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Gran canaria or anywhere else.

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Top-Rated Spots in Gran canaria

The highest-rated local spots in Gran canaria, loved by locals and verified by reviews.

#1

Templo de Pandora

5.0
257 reviews
Restaurants
Guanarteme
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#2

Cool Beans Specialty Coffee

4.9
566 reviews
Coffee
Triana
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#3

Restaurante La Cocina Abierta

4.9
294 reviews
Restaurants
Guanarteme
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#4

Tasca El Secreto

4.9
275 reviews
Coffee
Triana
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#5

Restaurante Sorondongo

4.9
144 reviews
Restaurants
Vegueta
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#6

Bar Canaima

4.9
130 reviews
Coffee
Schamann
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#7

Sushizzu

4.9
95 reviews
Restaurants
Schamann
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#8

La Huella La Cicer

4.9
66 reviews
Restaurants
Guanarteme
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#9

Elle Detalle, food and drink

4.9
60 reviews
Restaurants
Vegueta
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#10

El Almacén

4.8
1,445 reviews
Restaurants
Guanarteme
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#11

Lupé

4.8
854 reviews
Restaurants
Schamann
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#12

Bar Cafetería Papín, HNOS. Sosa Nuez

4.8
445 reviews
Coffee
Guanarteme
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#13

La esquinita de vegueta

4.8
397 reviews
Coffee
Triana
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#14

La Korianda

4.8
326 reviews
Restaurants
Guanarteme
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#15

Destino Café Specialty coffee

4.8
274 reviews
Coffee
Guanarteme
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#16

Napule é

4.8
268 reviews
Coffee
Guanarteme
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#17

Yori Las Palmas

4.8
235 reviews
Restaurants
Guanarteme
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#18

Lavaysalt

4.8
176 reviews
Coffee
Guanarteme
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#19

cuptural coffee

4.8
164 reviews
Coffee
Guanarteme
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#20

Pangea

4.8
163 reviews
Restaurants
Guanarteme
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All 20 spots verified with 6,634 combined reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gran canaria

What you need to know about discovering local spots in Gran canaria

The highest-rated spots are Templo de Pandora (5.0★, 257 reviews), Cool Beans Specialty Coffee (4.9★, 566 reviews), Restaurante La Cocina Abierta (4.9★, 294 reviews), Tasca El Secreto (4.9★, 275 reviews), Restaurante Sorondongo (4.9★, 144 reviews). The #1 spot, Templo de Pandora, is located in Guanarteme.

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